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Mistress Eyahl

Sir

Join Date: May 2005

The Uk

Burnt Absolution

W/E

10 May 2005 at 05:07 - 1

Okay I did a search on just that word and I got two threads that er.. didn't have much to do with what I was lookin for.

So sorry if I've missed an obvious thread about this item, but has anyone else found one? It's a rare crafting item.. I'm guessing for a wand or for decoration of a sword or something. I'm holding onto that and my montrous claw.. can't believe people get rid of stuff like that just cos they can't figure out what to do with them lol.

They'll be kickin themselves..

The IOU

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Apr 2005

Iowa

Guild of Night

Mo/E

10 May 2005 at 05:30 - 2

I have seen a ton of crafting materials, but never seen Ruby, do you remember what you salvaged for it or was it just loot?

I did do a little research, but all I found were more questions then answers...

Mistress Eyahl

Sir

Join Date: May 2005

The Uk

Burnt Absolution

W/E

10 May 2005 at 21:23 - 3

It was a drop from the level 3 elementals outside Old Ascalon (I never know if I spell that right :P )

I go out there and train 8-10 at a time to make money. So far I have gotten 2 lots of charcoal, a black dye and that ruby as simple drops.

I think these are random, it has nothing to do with how long you fight them for or anything. My black dye I got on my second run so my 25th or so Stony.

It's quite exciting having something like a ruby.. I bet I delete the bugger by mistake!

Irongate

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

22 May 2005 at 00:50 - 4

I've got a ruby as well, same thing as you was fighting outside ascalon and it was a simple drop. Got excited when I saw the usually lame merchants were willing to pay 250 for it so I kept it. Still don't know what it's for. Let me know if you find out.

Lymix

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

Kansas City

W/R

22 May 2005 at 04:42 - 5

Funny how these rare drops which people still don't know what they are for seem to happen RIGHT when we're first starting the game and are cash strapped.. I found a Monsterous Claw early on (like you guys, outside Old Ascalon) and took that baby to the bank. 100g!! That's a lot for a low level character.

I bet one day soon we'll see a bunch of lvl 20's farming outside Old Ascalon once we realize those things are critical components of later weapons.

PS - On a *completely* separate note, I'll buy that ruby from you for 300g!

Sekkira

Forge Runner

Join Date: Apr 2005

Canberra, AU

22 May 2005 at 04:47 - 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lymix

Funny how these rare drops which people still don't know what they are for seem to happen RIGHT when we're first starting the game and are cash strapped.. I found a Monsterous Claw early on (like you guys, outside Old Ascalon) and took that baby to the bank. 100g!! That's a lot for a low level character.

I bet one day soon we'll see a bunch of lvl 20's farming outside Old Ascalon once we realize those things are critical components of later weapons.

PS - On a *completely* separate note, I'll buy that ruby from you for 300g!

I am way ahead of them at level 19

Mistress Eyahl

Sir

Join Date: May 2005

The Uk

Burnt Absolution

W/E

26 May 2005 at 00:02 - 7

Hmm 300 gold for the rarest thing in the game so far? Add a few zero's, baby.. And I think you might start to kick yourself for selling that Monstrous Claw for 100 gold...

Cerby

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

27 May 2005 at 22:44 - 8

I heard its used to make a hat somewhere. . .I have one too, and I'm just holding onto it.

Viruzzz

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

28 May 2005 at 06:52 - 9

i have a saphire

i got 8 monstour fangs in dragon's lair in one drop from one of the facets. i still have them

devil259

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

29 May 2005 at 10:50 - 10

i have one also... found it in underworld..

DrSLUGFly

Desert Nomad

Join Date: May 2005

European Server or International

29 May 2005 at 13:54 - 11

The monstrous claws aren't so rare... I mean, they are, but in my short time of playing I've gotten one and seen a couple. I think I got two actually, I salvaged one cuz I had no space left and it gave me like 20 bones or something. I still have one sitting in my stash. I also have a monstrous eye, seen a fang and that's it for the monstrosities.

Myzerie Payne

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jun 2005

Heroic Acts (HA)

Rt/

09 Jun 2005 at 21:20 - 12

I too found a Ruby as a simple drop in Old Ascalon.

I bought the Prima guide and there's no mention in there at all about them. They list the compoents required for every armor too...

As of the June 9 update, when you get to Lion's Arch there is a Rare Crafting Material Trader. You can buy Claws there but they are EXPENSIVE.

Ketendra

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

New York

JackKnife Brigade

E/Mo

09 Jun 2005 at 21:59 - 13

I have the prima guide too, and the list is very incomplete, It also doesnt list what items are needed to make other crafting materials (some of them but doesnt list all) so they may be a crafting component to something.

Arcanis Imperium

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

nova

Me/E

09 Jun 2005 at 22:42 - 14

Basically the best thing you can do with Rare drops like that is save them in your storage item till someone really finds out what they're for.

It could be something that's in the game code that is glitching into appearance and isnt supposed to be there till another expansion is released. One never knows.

Teklord

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jun 2005

Lloyd.ab.ca

Lords of All

R/Mo

09 Jun 2005 at 22:49 - 15

Nothing beats a good mystery. I haven't found any of these rare items mentioned above. However, if there isn't some far off corner crafter that uses them to craft special artifacts, then I'd bet thier use will become more evident as future chapters are released. Wouldn't surprise me if the Devs were to think that far ahead, afterall the creator of Babylon 5 (TV show) had all 5 seasons laid out before filming even began.

Redd Sciron

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Mar 2005

10 Jun 2005 at 00:12 - 16

In all my time of playing I have never had a ruby drop on me, but I bought one during one of the betas off a player for 150g

Still have it but no clue what to do with it. Pretty though

Irongate

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

15 Jun 2005 at 02:05 - 17

Since my post above I have seen two ruby's drop in UW. Both around me, neither for me

Suppose I shouldn't be greedy, though a saphire or diamond would make a good partner for my ruby.

shady_knife

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2005

Australia, Victoria

R/E

15 Jun 2005 at 05:54 - 18

iv got like 4 montrous claws..... just keepin em coz it kinda sounds like it might be for some ranger armour..... :S

Klael

Academy Page

Join Date: Feb 2005

Singapore

15 Jun 2005 at 07:42 - 19

I've found monstrous claws and rubies at the... rare material trader..

Racthoh

Did I hear 7 heroes?

Join Date: May 2005

Scars Meadows [SMS], Guild Leader (Not Recruiting)

15 Jun 2005 at 09:24 - 20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arcanis Imperium

Basically the best thing you can do with Rare drops like that is save them in your storage item till someone really finds out what they're for.

It could be something that's in the game code that is glitching into appearance and isnt supposed to be there till another expansion is released. One never knows.

I've been carrying the tattered cape and broken flute with me for some time now. Hoping maybe something will 'glitch' and unlock for me.

Although, no luck on rubies, sapphires or what not so I better keep looking. Odds are with this game, when rubies are used for crafting, having just one might get you the lace for the next crafted boots

.

Syno

Academy Page

Join Date: Apr 2005

Jacksonville, FL, USA

N/Mo

15 Jun 2005 at 10:02 - 21

Wow, spot on! I found one of these just a few minutes ago and was heading here to find out what they are for! And I am level 19, killing around Old Ascalon...for easy charcoal and tanned hides. I'll be checking here for updates!

RTSFirebat

The Humanoid Typhoon

Join Date: May 2005

UK

Servants of Fortuna [SoF]

R/

15 Jun 2005 at 11:08 - 22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syno

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On a quick change of topic, Syno I'm pretty sure you not allowed to keep posting that link.... just a word of warning.

Wrath of m0o

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Apr 2005

Boston Ma.

Is That Your Build[HaHa]

P/W

21 Jun 2005 at 05:21 - 23

What might i ask, drops charcoal around Ascalon ?
Only thing that i knew that dropped it were fire imps.

Ketendra

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

New York

JackKnife Brigade

E/Mo

21 Jun 2005 at 15:17 - 24

for the charcoal kill elementals, they are rare to get but all of the elementals in the game have a chance to drop it.

Dark Beast

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jun 2005

21 Jun 2005 at 20:03 - 25

Don't think this will actually help anyone but someone was selling a ruby for 75k in La a while ago. The person told me it was for weapon crafting. And I've seen rubies drop in the underworld, but not anywhere else. I'm hanging on to the one I have, hopfuly it will be worth something soon.

Reiden Argrock

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Arizona

Shadowstorm Mercenaries

21 Jun 2005 at 20:12 - 26

I think that guy was pullin some legs lol, I've been everywhere except to FoW armor crafter, and never seen any crafters that require ruby's or monstous items.
And I've seen pics of FoW crafter so I know he doesn't take em.
I would just hold on to em. Unless you see someone 'Offer' 75k for one

Mistress Eyahl

Sir

Join Date: May 2005

The Uk

Burnt Absolution

W/E

23 Jun 2005 at 11:20 - 27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klael

I've found monstrous claws and rubies at the... rare material trader..

The traders like that have to sell what anyone sells to them. So you found a rare moment after someone sold the trader their ruby.

Akilles

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

Brothers of the Jade

23 Jun 2005 at 12:24 - 28

was the ruby put in from the last update? the last few days are the first i have heard of them, this must be setting ppl up for some cool thing. Some said it would be a form of money and worth more than platinum but that is doubtful since the collector will buy it.

Lord Drenth

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: May 2005

GETEM

W/Mo

23 Jun 2005 at 13:12 - 29

according to the strat guide, rubies, saphires and (one other gem I can't recall) are just part of normal "rare" drops. I think they are only meant to be sold, but I will check the guide again when I get home.

suzumebachi

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

New Mexico

Mas Chingon [VATO]

R/N

23 Jun 2005 at 13:52 - 30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arcanis Imperium

Basically the best thing you can do with Rare drops like that is save them in your storage item till someone really finds out what they're for.

It could be something that's in the game code that is glitching into appearance and isnt supposed to be there till another expansion is released. One never knows.

on that note, i have found a monstrous claw (still hanging on to it).. but what's more interesting is this tattered girl's cape i found. in fact.. maybe i'll take a screenshot of it.

it's a salvage item, but you can't salvage it. and it looks like a tapestry shred (which i also have, and have no idea what to do with). weird eh? i found it just outside fisherman's haven, right next to the shore from a group of skales and mergoyles.

any of you ever found this one?

Ketendra

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2005

New York

JackKnife Brigade

E/Mo

23 Jun 2005 at 14:47 - 31

you must have been holding onto that cape for a while, because in one of the recent patches it was changed from a salvage item to a quest item.

suzumebachi

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: May 2005

New Mexico

Mas Chingon [VATO]

R/N

23 Jun 2005 at 14:50 - 32

yeah i've had it for quite a while.. what's it used for anyways? and what do i use the tapestry shred for? i also still have gwen's broken flute from wayyy back at the beginning of post-searing.

elenna

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Apr 2005

PHC

01 Jul 2005 at 19:19 - 33

Bumping to see if anyone now knows what these items are good for.

I've recently found a monstrous claw and a monstrous eye. I have no idea what they are for.

Enigmatics

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2005

Tenafly, NJ

Defenders of Rillanon

W/Mo

01 Jul 2005 at 21:08 - 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mistress Eyahl

Hmm 300 gold for the rarest thing in the game so far? Add a few zero's, baby.. And I think you might start to kick yourself for selling that Monstrous Claw for 100 gold...

I believe my storm bow's rarer then your ruby. Worth more too. Unfortunately the first ruby I found was in the UW. Someone was saying you need them for FoW elementalist hats. (stone's/glacier's/flame's/storm's eye).